Cody goes blue!

[Pappy]

He has been itching to get a leg over the new Yamaha 250, and today he picked up his new quad

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1347/1492101888_986f46a36b_b.jpg

[Groves187]

Sweet. Got any plans for it yet? This his new race quad?

[Pappy]

He has some pretty strong opinion son it, some good some bad but overall he likes it alot. It fits him extremely well.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1075/1492121282_caaffca55d_b.jpg

I reckon I will have to make some calls and get it into XC trim before next week:scary:

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[m.h.s.c.#527]

how many quas does thid kid have

[Pappy]

Originally posted by m.h.s.c.#527
how many quas does thid kid have

Is there a limit:p

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[BlaineKaiser450]

keep us updated on how he likes it! looks real nice too

[Pappy]

I will get all his thoughts on it afetr more seat time, I do know he said it feels 100 times lighter then the 300ex

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[fandl450r]

Pappy it looks like it fits him perfectly! Looks great! And by the way the pictures look fantastic.

[Ghost-Rider]

Glad to see he likes it, so what happens to the 90 now?

[Pappy]

We havent decided what will happen to the 90, my youngest son wants to race but I would prefer him on an automatic 2 stroke.

Cody will just plain destroy any mini he is on so the move to the 300cc/250cc youth production is only logical.

I would say break in is now complete

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[YZ400EX]

After his experience on it how does he say it stands powerwise against the 300ex?? How about to a 400ex maybe??

[Ghost-Rider]

Mini 2 stroke eh? Not thinking of a Cobra are ya ?

[Pappy]

Cobra..no, we like to ride not wrench


Power wise he said it feels close to the 300ex, but snappier probably due to the weight difference. Handling is better, stock suspension is better and ergo's are better. Thats just his opinion, and he needs more time on it

[Ghost-Rider]

Originally posted by Pappy
Cobra..no, we like to ride not wrench


Power wise he said it feels close to the 300ex, but snappier probably due to the weight difference. Handling is better, stock suspension is better and ergo's are better. Thats just his opinion, and he needs more time on it

Oh, i'm not up on minis really.Aren't all 2 stroke minis off brand ? Is zukis 50 a 2 stroke ?

[wvspeedfreak]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pappy
[B]We havent decided what will happen to the 90, my youngest son wants to race but I would prefer him on an automatic 2 stroke.

I can put him on a real nice 2 stroke auto..........

[jb500ex]

pappy i dont know what you are doing differently then everyone, but your pics are by far the best i have seen. i cant wait to see your pics now they are like a work of art. i think you just raised the bar for the whole industry

[Pappy]

Originally posted by jb500ex
. i cant wait to see your pics now they are like a work of art. i think you just raised the bar for the whole industry

good lord, now the industry will hate me because im beautiful:p

thnaks however, i think it shows when you have a passion for something. for me, photography and powdercoating seem to let my creative side roll out:bandit:

[Pappy]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pappy
[B]
I can put him on a real nice 2 stroke auto..........

I never fail to listen to offers..lol

[Ghost-Rider]

So Pappy, i assume Ryan would be doing XC right ? Or does he like MX more ?

[NPelletier]

looks sick man, cant wit to see what the amazing hill boys will do to this one:devil:


^^and it says above somewhere that hes setting it up for xc:D

[Honda TRX250ex]

Looking good cody!

[07250ex]

sweet bike front bumper looks a little flimsy though ... uhhm i thot he had an ltr to ride around on though?

[Crazy lil punk]

hey pap, why do you guys keep switching it up? Why not just stay with that nice 400 or one of the previous 450s I have seen in your pics.

[mineralgrey01gt]

lookin great. Seeing him ride that one makes even more anxious for Tuesday to finally get mine up and running!

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Crazy lil punk
hey pap, why do you guys keep switching it up? Why not just stay with that nice 400 or one of the previous 450s I have seen in your pics.

cody can not race anything over 300cc....he is 14

the other quads that we build are just that, builds. they come and go

[Ghost-Rider]

Originally posted by NPelletier
looks sick man, cant wit to see what the amazing hill boys will do to this one:devil:


^^and it says above somewhere that hes setting it up for xc:D

Yup, but i was asking about Ryan.:p

[Kickstarts-suck]

Originally posted by 07250ex
sweet bike front bumper looks a little flimsy though ... uhhm i thot he had an ltr to ride around on though?

already told you once.

He cant race the LTR this is his new race bike. Hes 14

[WhiteYFZ]

looks nice pappy. the photos look awesome.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Ghost-Rider
Yup, but i was asking about Ryan.:p

ryan likes just about anything, but he hasnt ever really gotten back in the groove after a horrid wreck a few years ago. he wants to race xc badly but we keep trying to tell him he has to practice and until I feel he is ready he wont be doing any nationals:p funny part is, he has more athletic ability naturally then cody, the difference being cody will train and work towards his goal where ryan just wants to go out and do it. if the outcome did not have potential injury i wouldnt mind it:)

[Ghost-Rider]

Originally posted by Pappy
ryan likes just about anything, but he hasnt ever really gotten back in the groove after a horrid wreck a few years ago.
Just how bad was the crash ? :ermm:


And i can see what your saying about having to work towards a goal. But i'm sure every racer wished they could just hop on the quad and go race lol :macho

[Pappy]

its hard to argue with him seeing he won the last two mx races he ran:p

and the crash was bad, he wasnt hurt but that was a miracle

[Ghost-Rider]

After looking at the pictures again i noticed a color issue lol, looks like somebody now needs a blue helmet.

[07250ex]

Originally posted by Ghost-Rider
After looking at the pictures again i noticed a color issue lol, looks like somebody now needs a blue helmet.

lol thats funny cuz i have a red bike with a blue helmet =p

[Pappy]

Cody repeated after his first few rides that it's "Zippy"...and after taking it out myself i would agree. Nimble, zips through the tree's and the tranny is straight butter. Power is smooth from bottom to top although IMO a stock 300ex would edge it in an all out drag race.

Installed a kill switch (easiest quad to work on Ive seen ) and removed the headlights. More seat time coming up

[Ghost-Rider]

So is it a manual clutch or auto clutch ?

[Pappy]

manual clutch 5 speed

read all about it:p
http://www.atvriders.com/atvmodels/yamaha2008raptor250atv.html

[Pappy]

Well. he just put in 45 minutes in the woods on it. I will ask him and let him reply on his thoughts....

How did you like the 250 in the woods?
The power was very smooth off the bottom and in the mid range. It handles very much like the YFZ450.

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How is the stock suspension?
Very plush and smooth. We dont have a lot of rough track here but it did well on everything we have.

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Is it tippy?
It's very stable but yes, on rutted off cambers it was tippy. Maybe aftermarket tires and a slightly wider stance will help.

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[Pappy]

Fun factor...1-10 with 10 being a blast to ride?

Do to the narrow stance, I would say a 9.
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You keep saying tippy, is this a big problem?
Not huge, just on rutted offcambers did I notice it, every where else it felt really good

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How was the braking and clutch?
The braking was extremely good, you could use the brakes to stop on a dime or to slide into a corner. The clutch is really smooth and it is very easy to shift. The brake and clucth are easy to reach also.
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[Pappy]

You looked pretty confident riding it, would you recommend this quad to others?
VERY MUCH! Especially for riders coming off the 90's. It is very light and forgiving. It has good power for older riders who are to small for the 450's

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There is a race tomorrow, you hittin' it:devil:
Depends on if i can get a ride:p
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[Ghost-Rider]

I think its really cool it has a manual clutch and all. Can't help but notice the front bumper, or lack of for that matter lol.

As for tippy weren't the first raptor 660 ( i know a totally different machine) tippy as well ?


And Pappy, those pics are great especially the 3rd down (looks like he is going down hill) The 1st one also, i love the background.




EDIT: This was in response top the fist set of pics and interview.

Sorry for putting a post in the middle of it.

[Pappy]

None of the new quads have much in the way of bumpers.

[07250ex]

Originally posted by Pappy
None of the new quads have much in the way of bumpers.

safety is a fading thing of the past ...:devil:

[quadracer707]

Is there enough power to get started running MX, I know you would have to modbthe suspension & Width, but could it compete with the 300ex the blasters that kids are still riding?? Is there a suggested price on this little animal?/


KEN


Wades Dad

[Pappy]

Ken, Cody say's if it was wider and had good shocks, he would air it out!

[quadracer707]

SWEET

[Pappy]

I fab'd up some things to make nerfs fit, now to find a chassis skid

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[07250ex]

im thinking that if buy a pipe for it it will really un cork the thing but ... does anyone make pipes for it yet?

[honda8&3]

GYTR and that is about it.:(

[Pappy]

GYTR as far as I know, bit I am sure HMF will have one soon. We were going to race tomorrow but without a chassis skid i am skeert as the engine cases are really wide open.....

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by Pappy
GYTR as far as I know, bit I am sure HMF will have one soon. We were going to race tomorrow but without a chassis skid i am skeert as the engine cases are really wide open.....

a local WV race or are you venturing into PA?

[Pappy]

masontown runs tomorrow , wv , but its a rock fest. there is also one at rocket but NO Youth Production classes:confused:

[trxwannbe]

just from what i've heard about those in stock form i'm willing to bet with suspension and a touch of motor work that would be one bad little ride

[4punksdad]

Good looking ride there Kenny. Looks like he is enjoying it, and thats all that matters.

[honda8&3]

Go Cody:cool: :devil:

[Pappy]

He was really ripping it up today. We decided to stay home and have some fun as next weekend will be busy and some rest is called for.

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This littl ebike sings. Has a nice healthy exhaust sound and pulls Cody around pretty good.

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[trx400exxracer]

when are you going to start modding it? Suspension soon?

[67mopar]

hey i have a friend thats about 5'6'' (hes says doctor said hell grow to 5'10'') and is about 115 or 120 and he wants a quad and likes the raptor 250. do u think it would b too small for him or would it fit him good?

[Pappy]

If he is 5'6 now, he will fit better on a 300

[Les Davis]

Pappy, your pictures just keep getting better and better. I think they look absolutely amazing. The clarity is so nice! Keep em coming!

[Mxjunkie]

I think ya found a quad Cody fits on pretty good! :macho I got the chance to ride one of the 250s and I must say if I had the money I'd make one hell of a little mx pit quad out of it :devil: :macho

[Ghost-Rider]

Them pictures are lookin good ! Watch out, Yamaha might steal them for an ad lol :blah:

[bwamos]

Originally posted by Pappy
If he is 5'6 now, he will fit better on a 300

Agree. I'm 5'-6" and the 300ex is a perfect fit. The 250 would be a tad cramped, especially once he starts getting into the 5'-9"+ range.

[bradley300]

pappy, be careful taking off the headlights, it looks to me that taking off the rider's left headlight leaves the ignition coil vulnerable.

also, my sponsor should have some 45.5 inch total width long travel (about +2.75 +1, with 4+1 wheels) a-arms going soon, he has already had my quad for 2 days so he should be working on them. he is also working on a swingarm and working to get the shocks for it. you will like the price alot also!

[bradley300]

Originally posted by Pappy
[B]I fab'd up some things to make nerfs fit, now to find a chassis skid


order one for a blaster, i'm almost positve it will fit

[Pappy]

GYTR skid will be here wednesday. ITP baja's will be here later in the week, and I will mount some razors on them. (trying to keep it light)

keep in touch with me Brad, I doubt I will spend much cash on suspension as its working pretty good at his weight, but I wouldnt turn down a good offer to test or run someones parts depending on what they want.

[67mopar]

Originally posted by bwamos
Agree. I'm 5'-6" and the 300ex is a perfect fit. The 250 would be a tad cramped, especially once he starts getting into the 5'-9"+ range.


sorry, not tryin to go off subject or steal the thread but dont u think a 400ex would b best or not?

[Doober]

Originally posted by 67mopar
sorry, not tryin to go off subject or steal the thread but dont u think a 400ex would b best or not?

probably not since he wouldn't be able to race it until he is 16

[67mopar]

he deosnt want to race, i should of said this before, he just wants to ride trails and in fields and woods, etc. and hes 15.

[Pappy]

67...we dont really know his skill level etc.

a decent rider with some brains, 400ex will be fine. newb with a F the world attitude....see my point:p

[Doober]

Originally posted by 67mopar
he deosnt want to race, i should of said this before, he just wants to ride trails and in fields and woods, etc. and hes 15.

sorry 67 i mis-read it and thought u were talking about Cody...my fault, but that new 250 looks pretty slick.

[Pappy]

I havent seen him this stoked to ride a quad in quite awhile. Between him getting bigger and the quad being what it is, he is one happy camper

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[KH426]

bout time he followed his unc to the right side :devil:

[67mopar]

Originally posted by Pappy
67...we dont really know his skill level etc.

a decent rider with some brains, 400ex will be fine. newb with a F the world attitude....see my point:p

yea i c ur point :D , ive been teachin him to ride a cluch cause he just started and the only thing hes worried about(besides learning more on how to ride) is that he'll want more power if he gets a 300ex, and would rather get something with more power to begin with and not spend alot in aftermarket parts, so i thought a 400ex would b better. thanx for the help by the way. and cody looks like hes havin a blast.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by KH426
bout time he followed his unc to the right side :devil:

Qoute from Cody to Uncle Kevin.....

"Maybe now YOU can keep up with him":blah: :devil:

[KH426]

lol

[wvspeedfreak]

Kenny,that quad looks like it fits Cody perfect and it is a nice looking quad too.

[troyleepred719]

Originally posted by Pappy
I havent seen him this stoked to ride a quad in quite awhile. Between him getting bigger and the quad being what it is, he is one happy camper

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/1519358390_d1faeca23e_b.jpg


ITS FUNNY HOW WHEN U REAALISE HOW LONG U HAVE BEEN A MEMBER, WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE TIMELINE OF CHILDREN ON HERE.....

[Pappy]

i couldnt agree more

[Ghost-Rider]

Originally posted by Pappy
i couldnt agree more

Wow ! How old is he there ? I'm going to guess......ehh.... 9 ?

[4punksdad]

Originally posted by Pappy
i couldnt agree more

my oldest pictured here in 03 is now on a CR-85 Expert

[Pappy]

More seat time tonight, I would say he damn well likes it

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[28andrew]

hey pappy, i was wondering how old is cody, how big is he and how much room does he have on it. also, how would you compare it to a 300ex. i am 15, 5 foot 5 and looking for my first bike. dont want to spend too much and gonna be riding trails mostly. would you recommend this atv for me? if not what would be better.

thanks for all the help and great pics,

[Pappy]

Both are pretty equal, with the 300 edging the yammy in a slight amount of felt power(although the yammy revs faster) the yammy handles better stock for stock . Cody is 14, 4'9" and has plenty of room. If you are 5'5" and growing I would say the 300 would be the better fit. If you could imagine there being a quad sized between a trx90 and a 300ex, this is it...sort of:p

[07250ex]

Originally posted by Pappy
. If you could imagine there being a quad sized between a trx90 and a 300ex 250ex ! :devil: lol

[28andrew]

ok thanks, so you think the raptor would out perform the honda in the trails because of its faster revving and better handling?? i would probly start on the raptor and eventually sell it to get a new bike. and the honda costs 1000 bucks more. i should probly go up to the local yammy dealer to check out the size.
thanks again

[Pappy]

who is your local yamaha dealer?

[67mopar]

i live pretty much right next to andrew and our local yamaha dealer is fredericktown yamaha in frederick and theres also twigg cycles in hagerstown if he feels like driven a little further(which is cheaper just to let u kno andrew). thought id let u kno since i was on first:macho

[Pappy]

call twiggs and make sure they have another one in (notice the tshirt cody is wearing...lol)

and tell them you saw the info on the site and see what they can do for you ...even if its a 300ex!

[28andrew]

ok thanks,
if you dont mind how much was it out the door?

[bradley300]

got mine for 4000 OTD from a dealer in louisville

[Pappy]

Originally posted by bradley300
got mine for 4000 OTD from a dealer in louisville

mine was much less, but ive spent quite a bit there over the years. 3800 or so should be about right

[Pappy]

Well, one gncc in the books:p he loved it! After almost 4 months without racing due to the summer break and his broken tailbone, he went out and completed the race and wanted more when it was over!

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[cletusEX]

Give him a pat on the back for me! He went out there on a stock bike and no seat time and finished well on a dusty rough track. Congrats!

[Pappy]

nick, cody and i both thank you for keeping an eye on him and being there if he needed to pit!


he did say he has alot more to say about the quad now that he has some time on it, all pretty good i might add:p

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[born2ride14]

why did you take off the nerfs?

[Pappy]

There was a possible clearence issue once we installed the larger front tires. I will order in a set of nerfs made for this model this week

[28andrew]

how did he do in the race? and how did the raptor do against all the modded 300exs

[Pappy]

he did pretty good. he finished 13th out of 27 in his class, and 244th out of 380 overall. not to bad on a stock bike with 3 hours seat time leading up to therace and for not being on a quad since august he did just fine. his goal was just to finish:p

he said teh quad worked well, nd in stock form is a great starting platform for better suspension etc.

[insaneracin2003]

Congrats Codeman,,,nice job!!!

[f1502nv]

hey pappy i pick one up for the kid tomorrow but what i want to know is if the bolt pattern is the same as the yfz?

o-ya he wanted the black and orange one

[Pappy]

yes, it shares the same bolt pattern as the yfz

[f1502nv]

ok thanks

[wanta450]

what for offset front and rear wheels are you running pappy did you widen the rear also with wheels or just the front thanks great job cody good to see ya out again

[Pappy]

both are stock offset. 3-2 fronts but no idea on the rear.

im watching closely what comes available as far as arms and a swing arm etc. this is going to be a sweet starter quad in stock form, and i think will do awesome when the right parts are added. id like it to be about 3 inches wider in the front, equal to the rear and have a lowered ride height. all in due time

[660bigdaddy]

nice job cody. he did awesome for being out since august.